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C275 BUV

1985 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,807 mi
Last recorded53,807 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC275 BUV
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2022 53,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light flashes (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

front and rear old . front tyre 2007 and rear tyre 2004

Pass 10 Nov 2020 52,653 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,552 miles

front tyre perished

Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,114 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 52,090 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 51,947 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 51,890 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

How Reliable is the BMW R80?

Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
561
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
3,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 313
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 214
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 114
Horn not working 95
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C275 BUV is a 1985 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 40,822 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R80 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C275 BUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R80 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 41 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C275 BUV registered?

C275 BUV is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 3 October 1985.

Is C275 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C275 BUV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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